How did your life collide with the headlines in 2007?
Iraq, the subprime crisis, Facebook, immigration, oil prices - 2007 had no shortage of hefty headlines. We'd like to hear about how these and other major news events of the past year affected you.
Where did your life collide with the news in 2007?

Panda DiplomacyTai Shan and Su Lin have captured the hearts of Americans. These of course are the baby pandas housed at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and at the San Diego Zoo. Tickets to see Tai Shan have sold out, and the "Panda Cam" on both zoo Web sites is a hit. Host Bill Radke gets to the bottom of our obsession with Teresa Hsu, a reporter with the Chinese-language newspaper the Washington Observer.

How to Be QuarantinedSo far, flu activity in the U.S. this year has been relatively low, but recent cases of avian flu around the world have sparked grave concerns about the possibility of pandemic influenza. Such an outbreak, or the outbreak of any serious infectious disease, could lead to quarantine. How might such a scenario play out? Correspondent Alex Cohen looked into it.

Story Competition: Your Local Unsung HeroWeekend America announces it's Fall 2005 story competition for writers of all stripes, storytellers and independent radio producers whose work has not been previously broadcast nationally. The Story Competition's theme is "Your Local Unsung Hero." If there is a local hero you know, tell us their story.

Classical Music: Mangus LindbergSteve Smith, music editor from Time Out New York magazine, introduces host Barbara Bogaev to a Finnish clarinet concerto. In this track, clarinetist Kari Kriikku performs with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Doc Olla-WoodHost Bill Radke drops in on Olla, Louisiana, home of Dr. Kenneth Mauterer, the recipient of the 2004 Country Doctor of the Year award. The award is presented to dedicated rural practitioners. Olla is a small town -- its population hovers around 1,500. A new member in the town is Dr. Jeffrey Tanita. Tanita is a San Diego native who recently moved to Olla for a change of pace. Bill talks to the doctors about the ups and downs of practicing medicine in a small community.

The WarriorsDid you know that over one hundred would-be assassins have been stalking each other this past month throughout the city of San Francisco? Luckily, it's all part of a game. It's called "Street Wars" and the gist is to squirt your assigned victim with a water gun before you get squirted. Producer Brendan Newnam explores the phenomenon that is soaking the city.

A Movement for RosaOn December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white passenger. This move sparked the boycott of the Montgomery bus system. Composer Mark Camphouse wrote "A Movement for Rosa" in honor of Parks, who has been dubbed the "Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement." Camphouse teamed up with conductor Marcellus Brown back in 1995 to perform the piece for Ms. Parks herself. Producer Richie Duchon shares the music.

Witness to AtrocityWith the resumption of the trial of Saddam Hussein next week, Weekend America examines what it's like to give evidence in a trial of someone accused of crimes against humanity. Host Bill Radke speaks with Deyan Anastasijevic, who gave evidence in the trial of former Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic. Bill also speaks with Terre Bowers, a former prosecutor at the International
Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

The CornerFrom time to time, Weekend America showcases up-and-coming public radio projects. This week, host Barbara Bogaev speaks with James McBride about a new American Public Media program in development called The Corner.

Story Competition: Your Local Unsung HeroWeekend America announces it's Fall 2005 story competition for writers of all stripes, storytellers and independent radio producers whose work has not been previously broadcast nationally. The Story Competition's theme is "Your Local Unsung Hero." If there is a local hero you know, tell us their story.

A Grand Ole BirthdayThis week, the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 80th birthday. Independent producer Trey Kay brings us this interview with singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell about his memories of the Opry.

A Weekend ReprieveIn Boston, a group of researchers has been giving HIV patients the weekend off from their inhibitor cocktails. The results have been promising. Producer Shannon Mullen spent some time with two men in the study, and she shares their stories.

The Ultimate AtticusJohn Moe, of Weekend America weather fame, was a thespian in high school. John desperately wanted to be the best actor in school, but this want did not go unrivaled. John decided it was time to settle the score.